[Nhcoll-l] Nhcoll-l Digest, Vol 131, Issue 7
Scott, Elizabeth
EScott at indianamuseum.org
Mon Apr 17 10:55:21 EDT 2023
Matthew
Since taxidermy is fragile we tend to isolate in a bag and monitor first. If activity is detected, we process by "flash freezing". We do not fumigate. Caution. Bags produce electrostatic and can dislodge feathers etc.. Depending on the fragility and importance of the specimens, you can construct a wood frame to surround the specimen before putting it into a bag or add plastic sheeting to the frame sides so that the plastic does not touch the specimen at all. As mentioned in other posts the bag isolates and contains potential pests in the specimen from escaping. It also minimizes potential condensation on the specimens by limiting the volume of available moisture that can condense on the specimen. Removing some air from the bag will further assist. Be careful to not damage the specimen when removing air. With textiles we use a vacuum hose to suck out as much air as possible then tape the bag shut, but doing this with taxidermy is not recommended. Let the bag be loose. We place the specimen in a freezer for 48 hours to one week. Our walk-in freezer is set to -20*F but we have used chest freezers at 14*F too. After removing the specimen from the freezer, allow it to rest for 48 hours to one week and observe for pest activities. The package must reach room temperature to pass the condensation problem. One week will give any sleeping critters a signal to wake up and you'll start seeing stuff if present. The specimen will need to be refrozen again if activity persists. We've experimented with freezing without bags and it was a real mess. Condensation pools on lacquered bases, on bird leg scales, eyes and plastic mouth inserts. It can be a nonstop nightmare to remove the condensation with paper towels / cloth to keep the pooling moisture from softening and damaging the specimens and bases. We did not see any of this when they were in bags.
We also apply "Mount Protector" by Mount Medic to exhibit components near taxidermy and maintain cleaning protocols in the gallery space to deter pests.
Good luck.
Liz
Elizabeth M. Scott
Natural History & Archaeology Preparator
Indiana State Museum & Historic Sites
Escott at indianamuseum.org
p: 317-234-1731
650 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
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Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2023 10:09:56 -0400 (EDT)
From: Matthew Becker <m.becker at musnathist.com>
To: "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" <nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu>
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Freezer Fumigation: is wrapping necessary?
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Hello all,
I recently discovered a dead dermestid beetle near some extinct bird taxidermy we had on display and we are looking to fumigate these specimens to be safe. We have a large walk-in fumigation freezer that we have used in the past with success, but I'm feeling a little more nervous than usual given the importance of the specimens.
In the past, I had been trained to wrap specimens in airtight bags before putting them in the freezer. Does anyone know the reasoning behind this? I was told it was help to prevent condensation but I'm almost more afraid of trapping moisture inside the bag. I'm wondering if I can get away with putting them in an airtight storage container or even leave them exposed to avoid handling them more than I have to.
Please let me know if you have any advice with fumigating delicate bird taxidermy. I currently have them in a fume hood with a pest strip in the meantime.
Many thanks,
Matthew Becker
Collections Curator
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
Roger Williams Park
1000 Elmwood Ave
Providence, RI 02907
401.680.7248
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From: Lennart Lennuk <Lennart.Lennuk at loodusmuuseum.ee>
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Hi!
I would reccoment to suck or push the air out as much as possible and use two layers of plastic bag. This should prevent condensation.
Best!
Lennart Lennuk
Head of collections
Estonian Museum of Natural History
00372 5656 9916
Lennart.lennuk at loodusmuuseum.ee
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Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Freezer Fumigation: is wrapping necessary?
Hello all,
I recently discovered a dead dermestid beetle near some extinct bird taxidermy we had on display and we are looking to fumigate these specimens to be safe. We have a large walk-in fumigation freezer that we have used in the past with success, but I'm feeling a little more nervous than usual given the importance of the specimens.
In the past, I had been trained to wrap specimens in airtight bags before putting them in the freezer. Does anyone know the reasoning behind this? I was told it was help to prevent condensation but I'm almost more afraid of trapping moisture inside the bag. I'm wondering if I can get away with putting them in an airtight storage container or even leave them exposed to avoid handling them more than I have to.
Please let me know if you have any advice with fumigating delicate bird taxidermy. I currently have them in a fume hood with a pest strip in the meantime.
Many thanks,
Matthew Becker
Collections Curator
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
Roger Williams Park
1000 Elmwood Ave
Providence, RI 02907
401.680.7248
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Hi Matthew,
I have frozen small taxidermy specimens of all ages many times with no issues. The bagging actually serves two purposes: it helps to contain any live pests and prevent their spreading, and it helps to protect the specimens during the freezing process. You may find the following two resources helpful as background reading. Do be careful handling any frozen specimens as they are more vulnerable to physical damage while frozen because many materials are more brittle while frozen.
https://protect2.fireeye.com/v1/url?k=31323334-50bba2bf-31367a34-4544474f5631-4c1a47e0eb5089e8&q=1&e=7a8ac823-8f8c-49a4-b6ba-3eed779127a8&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmuseumpests.net%2Fsolutions-low-temperature-treatment%2F
https://www.canada.ca/en/conservation-institute/services/conservation-preservation-publications/canadian-conservation-institute-notes/controlling-insects-low-temperature.html
Dee
Dee A. Stubbs-Lee, MA, FIIC, CAPC
Conservator / Restauratrice
New Brunswick Museum
277 Douglas Avenue
Saint John, New Brunswick
E2K 1E5
Canada
(506) 643-2341
From: Nhcoll-l [mailto:nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu] On Behalf Of Matthew Becker
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Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Freezer Fumigation: is wrapping necessary?
Hello all,
I recently discovered a dead dermestid beetle near some extinct bird taxidermy we had on display and we are looking to fumigate these specimens to be safe. We have a large walk-in fumigation freezer that we have used in the past with success, but I'm feeling a little more nervous than usual given the importance of the specimens.
In the past, I had been trained to wrap specimens in airtight bags before putting them in the freezer. Does anyone know the reasoning behind this? I was told it was help to prevent condensation but I'm almost more afraid of trapping moisture inside the bag. I'm wondering if I can get away with putting them in an airtight storage container or even leave them exposed to avoid handling them more than I have to.
Please let me know if you have any advice with fumigating delicate bird taxidermy. I currently have them in a fume hood with a pest strip in the meantime.
Many thanks,
Matthew Becker
Collections Curator
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
Roger Williams Park
1000 Elmwood Ave
Providence, RI 02907
401.680.7248
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Hi Matthew,
As part of our museum move, as a precaution, we recently froze all of our exhibited taxidermy before moving them into the new building. We treated 7 small specimens, mostly birds, in a chest freezer and 13 large mammals in a rented reefer unit, both at -30C. The specimens are various ages and conditions. No damage was noted. I have also routinely frozen taxidermy in the past with no problems using the guidelines Dee linked to. I think as long as your birds are not in a high humidity environment before going into the bags, you don?t need to worry about moisture.
Mike
Mike Quigley (he/him)
Assistant Curator
Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum
Bowdoin College
9500 College Station
Brunswick, ME 04011
United States
207-725-3305
mquigley at bowdoin.edu<mailto:mquigley at bowdoin.edu>
https://protect2.fireeye.com/v1/url?k=31323334-50bba2bf-31367a34-4544474f5631-7ffcdb7abf2c0ec9&q=1&e=7a8ac823-8f8c-49a4-b6ba-3eed779127a8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fbowdoin.edu%2Farctic-museum<https://protect2.fireeye.com/v1/url?k=31323334-50bba2bf-31367a34-4544474f5631-a15d1e7d102e036c&q=1&e=7a8ac823-8f8c-49a4-b6ba-3eed779127a8&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bowdoin.edu%2Farctic-museum%2F>
From: Nhcoll-l <nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu> on behalf of Dee Stubbs-Lee <Dee.Stubbs-Lee at nbm-mnb.ca>
Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 10:31 AM
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Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Freezer Fumigation: is wrapping necessary?
Hi Matthew,
I have frozen small taxidermy specimens of all ages many times with no issues. The bagging actually serves two purposes: it helps to contain any live pests and prevent their spreading, and it helps to protect the specimens during the freezing process. You may find the following two resources helpful as background reading. Do be careful handling any frozen specimens as they are more vulnerable to physical damage while frozen because many materials are more brittle while frozen.
https://protect2.fireeye.com/v1/url?k=31323334-50bba2bf-31367a34-4544474f5631-4c1a47e0eb5089e8&q=1&e=7a8ac823-8f8c-49a4-b6ba-3eed779127a8&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmuseumpests.net%2Fsolutions-low-temperature-treatment%2F
https://www.canada.ca/en/conservation-institute/services/conservation-preservation-publications/canadian-conservation-institute-notes/controlling-insects-low-temperature.html
Dee
Dee A. Stubbs-Lee, MA, FIIC, CAPC
Conservator / Restauratrice
New Brunswick Museum
277 Douglas Avenue
Saint John, New Brunswick
E2K 1E5
Canada
(506) 643-2341
From: Nhcoll-l [mailto:nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu] On Behalf Of Matthew Becker
Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2023 11:10 AM
To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Freezer Fumigation: is wrapping necessary?
Hello all,
I recently discovered a dead dermestid beetle near some extinct bird taxidermy we had on display and we are looking to fumigate these specimens to be safe. We have a large walk-in fumigation freezer that we have used in the past with success, but I'm feeling a little more nervous than usual given the importance of the specimens.
In the past, I had been trained to wrap specimens in airtight bags before putting them in the freezer. Does anyone know the reasoning behind this? I was told it was help to prevent condensation but I'm almost more afraid of trapping moisture inside the bag. I'm wondering if I can get away with putting them in an airtight storage container or even leave them exposed to avoid handling them more than I have to.
Please let me know if you have any advice with fumigating delicate bird taxidermy. I currently have them in a fume hood with a pest strip in the meantime.
Many thanks,
Matthew Becker
Collections Curator
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
Roger Williams Park
1000 Elmwood Ave
Providence, RI 02907
401.680.7248
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Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2023 16:22:08 +0000
From: "Anderson, Gretchen" <AndersonG at CarnegieMNH.Org>
To: Michael Quigley <mquigley at bowdoin.edu>, Dee Stubbs-Lee
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Hi Mathew,
Freezing is one of the safest and most straightforward methods to deal with an infestation. Both Dee and Mike have stated this very clearly. Dee's advice on resources will explain and justify wrapping the specimens.
Using a double wrap of plastic, removing as much air as possible reduces changes in the equal moisture content of the skins, eliminating shrinking and swelling of the skins and reducing the risk to the specimen. After you freeze you should do the following:
1. Thaw, and examine the specimen(s), removing all frass and insect bodies. If you do not do this, and you find another dead beetle you will not know if it is an old or new infestation.
2. Make sure that the space the specimens go into is clean and pest free. Do ongoing monitoring.
If you are interested in learning more about IPM, start with the links that Dee provided. If you want more information I teach some classes on the subject through https://protect2.fireeye.com/v1/url?k=31323334-50bba2bf-31367a34-4544474f5631-2e88bab44c22005f&q=1&e=7a8ac823-8f8c-49a4-b6ba-3eed779127a8&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.museumstudy.com%2F.
Good luck!
Gretchen Anderson
Conservator
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
(Preferred pronouns: she/her)
AndersonG at CarnegieMNH.Org<mailto:AndersonG at CarnegieMNH.Org>
Mobile: 412-420-9083
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Hi Matthew,
As part of our museum move, as a precaution, we recently froze all of our exhibited taxidermy before moving them into the new building. We treated 7 small specimens, mostly birds, in a chest freezer and 13 large mammals in a rented reefer unit, both at -30C. The specimens are various ages and conditions. No damage was noted. I have also routinely frozen taxidermy in the past with no problems using the guidelines Dee linked to. I think as long as your birds are not in a high humidity environment before going into the bags, you don't need to worry about moisture.
Mike
Mike Quigley (he/him)
Assistant Curator
Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum
Bowdoin College
9500 College Station
Brunswick, ME 04011
United States
207-725-3305
mquigley at bowdoin.edu<mailto:mquigley at bowdoin.edu>
https://protect2.fireeye.com/v1/url?k=31323334-50bba2bf-31367a34-4544474f5631-7ffcdb7abf2c0ec9&q=1&e=7a8ac823-8f8c-49a4-b6ba-3eed779127a8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fbowdoin.edu%2Farctic-museum<https://protect2.fireeye.com/v1/url?k=31323334-50bba2bf-31367a34-4544474f5631-7eac4aafe717e1ff&q=1&e=7a8ac823-8f8c-49a4-b6ba-3eed779127a8&u=https%3A%2F%2Flinkprotect.cudasvc.com%2Furl%3Fa%3Dhttps%253a%252f%252fwww.bowdoin.edu%252farctic-museum%252f%26c%3DE%2C1%2CTszLDm90nWwkivK6qneVX7UpCk0bhp8fArBerSymK-eWuoqb0e1quTnzqnsFmlis07V2A6dahMlX2stL88mqu0khu6Azq-WjIrdNQCgGkH8%2C%26typo%3D1>
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Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 10:31 AM
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Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Freezer Fumigation: is wrapping necessary?
Hi Matthew,
I have frozen small taxidermy specimens of all ages many times with no issues. The bagging actually serves two purposes: it helps to contain any live pests and prevent their spreading, and it helps to protect the specimens during the freezing process. You may find the following two resources helpful as background reading. Do be careful handling any frozen specimens as they are more vulnerable to physical damage while frozen because many materials are more brittle while frozen.
https://protect2.fireeye.com/v1/url?k=31323334-50bba2bf-31367a34-4544474f5631-4c1a47e0eb5089e8&q=1&e=7a8ac823-8f8c-49a4-b6ba-3eed779127a8&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmuseumpests.net%2Fsolutions-low-temperature-treatment%2F<https://protect2.fireeye.com/v1/url?k=31323334-50bba2bf-31367a34-4544474f5631-5b16a51ac7db5435&q=1&e=7a8ac823-8f8c-49a4-b6ba-3eed779127a8&u=https%3A%2F%2Flinkprotect.cudasvc.com%2Furl%3Fa%3Dhttps%253a%252f%252fmuseumpests.net%252fsolutions-low-temperature-treatment%252f%26c%3DE%2C1%2CfhaKHBzxgc09IFWDbF49GGeqDxyINxfjh6N4puB8mZ5kuy1Kj4FeKYlr439LhGDT3zYA45um8FVr46Umi1TaSK4_yFSPSlzEeJcfVv0toGbRM8Cg%26typo%3D1>
https://www.canada.ca/en/conservation-institute/services/conservation-preservation-publications/canadian-conservation-institute-notes/controlling-insects-low-temperature.html<https://protect2.fireeye.com/v1/url?k=31323334-50bba2bf-31367a34-4544474f5631-982b49bd2450901a&q=1&e=7a8ac823-8f8c-49a4-b6ba-3eed779127a8&u=https%3A%2F%2Flinkprotect.cudasvc.com%2Furl%3Fa%3Dhttps%253a%252f%252fwww.canada.ca%252fen%252fconservation-institute%252fservices%252fconservation-preservation-publications%252fcanadian-conservation-institute-notes%252fcontrolling-insects-low-temperature.html%26c%3DE%2C1%2C15sWnfSf8vA5hSEyltixjqz57C1ZZwN9SY9-768-cBby-0lNTucxPOdm6cTdvLvLbU4WsVMTipXL_d0Pr5nkwbdpbjg2hrzLT77enxn4IMYxkA%2C%2C%26typo%3D1>
Dee
Dee A. Stubbs-Lee, MA, FIIC, CAPC
Conservator / Restauratrice
New Brunswick Museum
277 Douglas Avenue
Saint John, New Brunswick
E2K 1E5
Canada
(506) 643-2341
From: Nhcoll-l [mailto:nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu] On Behalf Of Matthew Becker
Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2023 11:10 AM
To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu<mailto:nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu>
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Freezer Fumigation: is wrapping necessary?
Hello all,
I recently discovered a dead dermestid beetle near some extinct bird taxidermy we had on display and we are looking to fumigate these specimens to be safe. We have a large walk-in fumigation freezer that we have used in the past with success, but I'm feeling a little more nervous than usual given the importance of the specimens.
In the past, I had been trained to wrap specimens in airtight bags before putting them in the freezer. Does anyone know the reasoning behind this? I was told it was help to prevent condensation but I'm almost more afraid of trapping moisture inside the bag. I'm wondering if I can get away with putting them in an airtight storage container or even leave them exposed to avoid handling them more than I have to.
Please let me know if you have any advice with fumigating delicate bird taxidermy. I currently have them in a fume hood with a pest strip in the meantime.
Many thanks,
Matthew Becker
Collections Curator
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
Roger Williams Park
1000 Elmwood Ave
Providence, RI 02907
401.680.7248
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Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2023 14:30:16 -0400 (EDT)
From: Matthew Becker <m.becker at musnathist.com>
To: "Anderson, Gretchen" <AndersonG at CarnegieMNH.Org>, Michael Quigley
<mquigley at bowdoin.edu>, Dee Stubbs-Lee <Dee.Stubbs-Lee at nbm-mnb.ca>,
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This has been very helpful information! Thank you all for the quick response. Much appreciated.
-Matt
> On 04/11/2023 12:22 PM Anderson, Gretchen <andersong at carnegiemnh.org> wrote:
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> Hi Mathew,
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> If you are interested in learning more about IPM, start with the links that Dee provided. If you want more information I teach some classes on the subject through https://protect2.fireeye.com/v1/url?k=31323334-50bba2bf-31367a34-4544474f5631-2e88bab44c22005f&q=1&e=7a8ac823-8f8c-49a4-b6ba-3eed779127a8&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.museumstudy.com%2F.
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> Gretchen Anderson
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> From: Nhcoll-l <nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu> On Behalf Of Michael Quigley
> Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2023 11:18 AM
> To: Dee Stubbs-Lee <Dee.Stubbs-Lee at nbm-mnb.ca>; Matthew Becker <m.becker at musnathist.com>; nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu
> Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Freezer Fumigation: is wrapping necessary?
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> As part of our museum move, as a precaution, we recently froze all of our exhibited taxidermy before moving them into the new building. We treated 7 small specimens, mostly birds, in a chest freezer and 13 large mammals in a rented reefer unit, both at -30C. The specimens are various ages and conditions. No damage was noted. I have also routinely frozen taxidermy in the past with no problems using the guidelines Dee linked to. I think as long as your birds are not in a high humidity environment before going into the bags, you don?t need to worry about moisture.
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> Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 10:31 AM
> To: Matthew Becker <m.becker at musnathist.com mailto:m.becker at musnathist.com >, nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu mailto:nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu <nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu mailto:nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu >
> Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Freezer Fumigation: is wrapping necessary?
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> Hi Matthew,
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> I have frozen small taxidermy specimens of all ages many times with no issues. The bagging actually serves two purposes: it helps to contain any live pests and prevent their spreading, and it helps to protect the specimens during the freezing process. You may find the following two resources helpful as background reading. Do be careful handling any frozen specimens as they are more vulnerable to physical damage while frozen because many materials are more brittle while frozen.
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> From: Nhcoll-l [mailto:nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu] On Behalf Of Matthew Becker
> Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2023 11:10 AM
> To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu mailto:nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu
> Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Freezer Fumigation: is wrapping necessary?
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> Hello all,
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> I recently discovered a dead dermestid beetle near some extinct bird taxidermy we had on display and we are looking to fumigate these specimens to be safe. We have a large walk-in fumigation freezer that we have used in the past with success, but I'm feeling a little more nervous than usual given the importance of the specimens.
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> In the past, I had been trained to wrap specimens in airtight bags before putting them in the freezer. Does anyone know the reasoning behind this? I was told it was help to prevent condensation but I'm almost more afraid of trapping moisture inside the bag. I'm wondering if I can get away with putting them in an airtight storage container or even leave them exposed to avoid handling them more than I have to.
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> Please let me know if you have any advice with fumigating delicate bird taxidermy. I currently have them in a fume hood with a pest strip in the meantime.
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> Many thanks,
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> Matthew Becker
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> Collections Curator
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> Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
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Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:01:25 +0000
From: Austin Mast <amast at fsu.edu>
To: "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" <nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu>
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Still time to register: ?Major Motivations Across
Scale for Digitizing Biodiversity? April 14, 3?4 PM ET
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The WeDigBio Board <https://protect2.fireeye.com/v1/url?k=31323334-50bba2bf-31367a34-4544474f5631-660f2842f5405a10&q=1&e=7a8ac823-8f8c-49a4-b6ba-3eed779127a8&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwedigbio.org%2Fteam-members> is pleased to announce a 1-hour symposium entitled ?WeDigBio?s Why Dig Bio?Major Motivations Across Scale for Digitizing Biodiversity? on April 14 from 3?4 PM ET. Three thought leaders reflect on major motivations to create digital information about biodiversity at international, national, and personal scales.
3:00 PM ET Welcome!
3:05 Linking Community Science to Global Biodiversity Policy by Joe Miller (GBIF <https://protect2.fireeye.com/v1/url?k=31323334-50bba2bf-31367a34-4544474f5631-e3177fe4fc6834ab&q=1&e=7a8ac823-8f8c-49a4-b6ba-3eed779127a8&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gbif.org%2F>)
3:20 Digitisation Down-Under! How crowdsourcing supports our biodiverse Australian collections by Ciaran Mathewson (DIGIVOL <https://protect2.fireeye.com/v1/url?k=31323334-50bba2bf-31367a34-4544474f5631-6b5ba1ab3759f9fa&q=1&e=7a8ac823-8f8c-49a4-b6ba-3eed779127a8&u=https%3A%2F%2Fdigivol.ala.org.au%2F>)
3:35 Virtual Voyaging for Science by Siobhan Leachman (independent researcher <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siobhan_Leachman>)
3:50 Panel Discussion
Register to join us for the event at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/symposium-on-major-motivations-across-scale-for-digitizing-biodiversity-tickets-598571923737 <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/symposium-on-the-critical-roles-of-libraries-in-understanding-earths-biota-tickets-302947633527>
The 4-day WeDigBio event runs during Citizen Science Month from April 13?16 and occurs again from October 12?15. To learn more about WeDigBio, visit wedigbio.org <https://protect2.fireeye.com/v1/url?k=31323334-50bba2bf-31367a34-4544474f5631-a1294049024bad02&q=1&e=7a8ac823-8f8c-49a4-b6ba-3eed779127a8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwedigbio.org%2F>; to learn more about Citizen Science Month, visit https://protect2.fireeye.com/v1/url?k=31323334-50bba2bf-31367a34-4544474f5631-0de4d6ed3f87c776&q=1&e=7a8ac823-8f8c-49a4-b6ba-3eed779127a8&u=https%3A%2F%2Fscistarter.org%2Fcitizensciencemonth. We?re here to help you make participation in WeDigBio and Citizen Science Month a regular part of your organization?s outreach activities?just reach out to us at wedigbio at gmail.com <mailto:wedigbio at gmail.com>.
And do consider also catching the Consortium of California Herbaria?s ?A Whirlwind Tour of California Herbaria!? on April 13 from 3?5 PM ET/noon?2 PT. Register for that event at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-whirlwind-tour-of-california-herbaria-tickets-601795415287
With best regards,
Austin Mast, on behalf of the WeDigBio Board
Austin Mast ? Professor ? Department of Biological Science ? 319 Stadium Drive ? Florida State University ? Tallahassee, FL 32306-4295 ? U.S.A. ? (850) 645-1500 ? Director ? Institute for Digital Information & Scientific Communication ? College of Communication and Information ? Florida State University ? amast at fsu.edu ? he/him
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Message: 8
Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:58:41 +0000
From: Austin Mast <amast at fsu.edu>
To: "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" <nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu>
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Correct link for ?Major Motivations Across Scale
for Digitizing Biodiversity? on April 14, 3?4 PM ET
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My apologies! I don?t know how I did it, but the link shown in the original email is correct as written, but links out to the EventBrite page for last April?s WeDigBio symposium. This should work for the ?Major Motivations? symposium that was announced a few hours ago: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/symposium-on-major-motivations-across-scale-for-digitizing-biodiversity-tickets-598571923737 If it still does not work properly, I encourage you to search EventBrite for the event.
We hope that you can join us!
With best regards,
Austin Mast
Austin Mast ? Professor ? Department of Biological Science ? 319 Stadium Drive ? Florida State University ? Tallahassee, FL 32306-4295 ? U.S.A. ? (850) 645-1500 ? Director ? Institute for Digital Information & Scientific Communication ? College of Communication and Information ? Florida State University ? amast at fsu.edu ? he/him
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Message: 9
Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2023 16:05:30 -0500
From: Deborah Paul <dlpaul at illinois.edu>
To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] People Data for Inclusion by Connecting Scientists
and Specimens: Workshop with Stipends at BOTANY 2023
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**Hi NHCOLL peeps,
You've got people data in your collections databases, yes? And you
probably know a lot about some of them (that may or may not be written
down) and maybe very little about others? This workshop opportunity
focuses on botany collectors and collections and revealing hidden
figures. The model itself works for any collection type and can help you
know more about what makes your collections/collectors unique and helps
you discover data use and expertise while fostering reach and impact of
your own vouchered collections if they are published to GBIF. Intrigued?
... Please also share with your colleagues and students who might not be
here on the listserv.
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RE: People Data for Inclusion by Connecting Scientists and Specimens:
Workshop with Stipends at BOTANY 2023
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At the Botany2023 conference in Boise, Idaho an NSF-sponsored
workshop and symposium, "Supporting inclusive and sustainable
research infrastructure for systematics (SISRIS) by connecting
scientists and their specimens" will be held. More details and
application for July 23 workshop participation (in-person and
online seats) here: https://protect2.fireeye.com/v1/url?k=31323334-50bba2bf-31367a34-4544474f5631-4e5bbde1cc335233&q=1&e=7a8ac823-8f8c-49a4-b6ba-3eed779127a8&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2F3jmaztfa
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Do you make or use herbarium specimens as part of your research? Are you
interested in learning how to better document your botanical expertise
and contributions to collections-based research by using the latest
web-based informatics tools? Are you curious as to how these tools may
also be used to advance research, improve collections management as well
as build a more inclusive historical record by revealing hidden figures
in botany? If so, please consider applying to attend the half-day SISRIS
workshop at Botany2023 Sunday July 23. We encourage individuals from all
career-stages and institution types to apply. Stipends for participation
are available to defray the cost of attending, including dependent-care,
sponsored by the US National Science Foundation. Attendance capped at 30
in-person and 10 online participants. For further details and
application link: https://protect2.fireeye.com/v1/url?k=31323334-50bba2bf-31367a34-4544474f5631-4e5bbde1cc335233&q=1&e=7a8ac823-8f8c-49a4-b6ba-3eed779127a8&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2F3jmaztfa
<https://protect2.fireeye.com/v1/url?k=31323334-50bba2bf-31367a34-4544474f5631-4e5bbde1cc335233&q=1&e=7a8ac823-8f8c-49a4-b6ba-3eed779127a8&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2F3jmaztfa>
Email for questions: SISRIS2023 at gmail.com
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-- Biodiversity Information Standards (TDWG) Chair 2021-2022
-- Florida State University Courtesy Appointment
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Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2023 01:19:27 +0000
From: "Haff, Tonya (NCMI, Crace)" <Tonya.Haff at csiro.au>
To: "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" <nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu>
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Separating different species in drums
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Hello all,
I think this has been discussed before, but I am wondering what kinds of solutions people have when several species need to be placed into the same spirit receptacle. In our case, I am talking about mid-sized terrestrial vertebrates....we have a drum shortage because of a factory fire and we're a bit desperate. The specimens all have registration tags attached to them, so it's not a matter of not getting the specimens mixed up permanently, it's simply an issue of ease of finding the species and the specimen in a mixed drum. One solution I think I have heard people talking about is placing specimens into mesh fabric bags to keep them separate...the kind that holds delicates like bras for the wash springs to mind, but I am not sure about their archival nature, and I don't want to create a future problem. I guess I could use zip loc bags with holes in them for fluid flow, but again I am not sure that's a great long-term solution. I suppose I could even sew some archival fabric bags wit
h a sinch top, but if there is a ready-made solution I would prefer that. I also wonder whether there is an easy way to label or find the separate bags - I kind of imagine a fishing float with registration numbers engraved in it or something like that....but again that's probably not archival in ethanol. Anyway, any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated!
Cheers,
Tonya
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Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2023 08:09:49 +0200
From: Dirk Neumann <d.neumann at leibniz-lib.de>
To: <nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu>
Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Separating different species in drums
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Hi Tonya,
I think it depends a bit on the size of the drums and how delicate and bulky the specimens are. Also, some meshes can be rather sturdy and rigid, while others might get entangled or could abrade specimens. When bagging them up, Zip-lockes should be punched allow some exchange with the surrounding fluid, otherwise specimens are trapped in their "own soup" (which usually is considerably less total fluid compared to body volume) with lipids and oils potentially causing issues which are more difficult to monitor in drums.
Personally, if specimens are tagged, I would prefer to place them carefully into the drums without further separation and would try to use as small drums as possible for this mixed storage to avoid compression of specimens at the sitting at the bottom. If you want to stack them inside the drums (and depending on the size of the specimens), it might be worth checking deep stainless steel strainers for industrial kitchens. They could be padded at the bottom and would provide a stable cage preventing damage when moving specimens in and out.
Hope this is useful
Cheers,
Dirk
Am 13.04.2023 um 03:19 schrieb Haff, Tonya (NCMI, Crace):
Hello all,
I think this has been discussed before, but I am wondering what kinds of solutions people have when several species need to be placed into the same spirit receptacle. In our case, I am talking about mid-sized terrestrial vertebrates?.we have a drum shortage because of a factory fire and we?re a bit desperate. The specimens all have registration tags attached to them, so it?s not a matter of not getting the specimens mixed up permanently, it?s simply an issue of ease of finding the species and the specimen in a mixed drum. One solution I think I have heard people talking about is placing specimens into mesh fabric bags to keep them separate?the kind that holds delicates like bras for the wash springs to mind, but I am not sure about their archival nature, and I don?t want to create a future problem. I guess I could use zip loc bags with holes in them for fluid flow, but again I am not sure that?s a great long-term solution. I suppose I could even sew some archival fabric bags with a
sinch top, but if there is a ready-made solution I would prefer that. I also wonder whether there is an easy way to label or find the separate bags ? I kind of imagine a fishing float with registration numbers engraved in it or something like that?.but again that?s probably not archival in ethanol. Anyway, any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated!
Cheers,
Tonya
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Dr. Tonya M. Haff
Collection Manager
Australian National Wildlife Collection
CSIRO
+61(0)419569109
https://www.csiro.au/en/about/facilities-collections/collections/anwc
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Dirk Neumann
Martin-Luther-King-Platz 3
20146 Hamburg
+49 40 238 317 ? 628
d.neumann at leibniz-lib.de<mailto:d.neumann at leibniz-lib.de>
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Stiftung Leibniz-Institut zur Analyse des Biodiversit?tswandels
Postanschrift: Adenauerallee 127, 53113 Bonn, Germany
Stiftung des ?ffentlichen Rechts;
Generaldirektion: Prof. Dr. Bernhard Misof (Generaldirektor), Adrian Gr?ter (Kaufm. Gesch?ftsf?hrer)
Sitz der Stiftung: Adenauerallee 160 in Bonn
Vorsitzender des Stiftungsrates: Dr. Michael Wappelhorst
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Stiftung Leibniz-Institut zur Analyse des Biodiversit?tswandels
Postanschrift: Adenauerallee 127, 53113 Bonn, Germany
Stiftung des ?ffentlichen Rechts;
Generaldirektion: Prof. Dr. Bernhard Misof (Generaldirektor), Adrian Gr?ter (Kaufm. Gesch?ftsf?hrer)
Sitz der Stiftung: Adenauerallee 160 in Bonn
Vorsitzender des Stiftungsrates: Dr. Michael Wappelhorst
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Message: 12
Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2023 16:58:17 -0700
From: Mackenzie Kirchner-Smith <makirchn at berkeley.edu>
To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Listserv new members
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Hello all,
I have been subscribed to this listserv for about a decade now, but I?ve recently begun a new curatorial position and would like to start receiving these emails at my work email. I also have a colleague here who would like to connect as well, but neither of us seem to be able to subscribe. We?ve both put in our emails a few times now and never get a confirmation email reply.
Wondering if anyone else has ever had this problem and if there may be a work around?
Thank you.
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Mackenzie Kirchner-Smith
Doctoral Candidate
University of California, Berkeley
Department of Integrative Biology
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Message: 13
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2023 11:33:08 +0000
From: "Palmer, Lisa" <PALMERL at si.edu>
To: "Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" <nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu>
Cc: Nana Kaneko <nana.kaneko at fema.dhs.gov>
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] FW: ACTION REQUESTED: TN declaration DR-4701
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fyi
From: Caruso, Sarah <sarah.caruso at fema.dhs.gov>
Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2023 5:20 PM
Subject: ACTION REQUESTED: TN declaration DR-4701
External Email - Exercise Caution
Dear HENTF members,
A recent event has activated HENTF, necessitating your engagement. Please reach out to your members and constituents to help gather reports of damage and identify any unmet needs.
1. On March 31 - April 1, 2023, severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes occurred the state of Tennessee, causing severe damages which led to a major disaster declaration on April 7. Public Assistance<https://www.fema.gov/assistance/public/process> (which applies to eligible private nonprofits and government agencies) is available in 10 counties: Cannon, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Lewis, Macon, McNairy, Rutherford, Tipton, and Wayne (please see map for further location and assistance details: Designated Areas | FEMA.gov<https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4701/designated-areas>).
* Were any cultural institutions or arts organizations affected? If so, how? Are they interested in applying for federal Public Assistance recovery funding?
* Cultural institutions and arts organizations can call the National Heritage Responders hotline: 202.661.8068
* Members of the public who have questions about saving family heirlooms can email the National Heritage Responders at NHRpublichelpline at culturalheritage.org<mailto:NHRpublichelpline at culturalheritage.org>
* HENTF's Save Your Family Treasures guidance is available at https://www.fema.gov/assistance/save-family-treasures
Please convey any damage reports or questions to me at sarah.caruso at fema.dhs.gov<mailto:sarah.caruso at fema.dhs.gov>.
With thanks,
Sarah Caruso
Save Your Family Treasures Project Manager (Detail)
Heritage Emergency National Task Force
Office of Environmental Planning & Historic Preservation
Resilience
Mobile: (202) 718-2011
Sarah.caruso at fema.dhs.gov<mailto:Sarah.caruso at fema.dhs.gov>
HENTF - Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative (si.edu)<https://culturalrescue.si.edu/hentf/>
Federal Emergency Management Agency
fema.gov<https://www.fema.gov/>
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Message: 14
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2023 10:40:50 -0400
From: Aly Baumgartner <kabaum at umich.edu>
To: Mackenzie Kirchner-Smith <makirchn at berkeley.edu>
Cc: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu
Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Listserv new members
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Hi Mackenzie,
I recently had a similar problem with trying to get on assorted listservs
after starting a new position last week. For me the problem was simply that
every single confirmation email was going to my spam folder. I hope that
the problem is as simple as that for you! Otherwise, unfortunately I don't
know a workaround.
Good luck!
Aly
On Thu, Apr 13, 2023 at 7:59?PM Mackenzie Kirchner-Smith <
makirchn at berkeley.edu> wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I have been subscribed to this listserv for about a decade now, but I?ve
> recently begun a new curatorial position and would like to start receiving
> these emails at my work email. I also have a colleague here who would like
> to connect as well, but neither of us seem to be able to subscribe. We?ve
> both put in our emails a few times now and never get a confirmation email
> reply.
>
> Wondering if anyone else has ever had this problem and if there may be a
> work around?
>
> Thank you.
>
> --
> Mackenzie Kirchner-Smith
> Doctoral Candidate
> University of California, Berkeley
> Department of Integrative Biology
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Message: 15
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2023 08:22:39 -0700
From: Moe Flannery <mflannery at calacademy.org>
To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] SPNHC 2023 ? Final Hours to secure your Early Bird
discount!
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Early Bird Registration ends in a matter of hours and will NOT be extended. If
you plan on attending in person, *be sure to complete your **registration
<https://protect2.fireeye.com/v1/url?k=31323334-50bba2bf-31367a34-4544474f5631-e68453a4f9bf316d&q=1&e=7a8ac823-8f8c-49a4-b6ba-3eed779127a8&u=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.oxfordabstracts.com%2Fevents%2F3926%2Fregistrations%2Fnew>** TODAY in
order to ensure the lower rates and secure your spot on field trips, in
workshops, at Trivia Night, and other events that have a capacity limit.*
Please note: PayPal has a guest (non login) option for credit card
payments. Click on "Payment Options/PayPal" and select "pay with a credit
card." If you have any issues while registering, please email us at
SPNHC2023questions at calacademy.org to lock in the early bird pricing.
Also, be sure to book your accommodations before April 27th. We have
reserved a block of rooms at the conference venue, the Hilton Union Square
<https://protect2.fireeye.com/v1/url?k=31323334-50bba2bf-31367a34-4544474f5631-19b73d60fe551740&q=1&e=7a8ac823-8f8c-49a4-b6ba-3eed779127a8&u=https%3A%2F%2Furl.avanan.click%2Fv2%2F___https%3A%2F%2Fclick.pstmrk.it%2F3s%2Fbook.passkey.com%2A2Fgo%2A2FSPNHCConference2023%2FjD81%2F9ZesAQ%2FAg%2Fd1c6611d-7e01-4d35-9c0e-81ed5780974f%2F5%2F9QPGlBwgUm___.YXAzOmNhbGFjYWRlbXk6YTpnOjUyMTIzMjkzZGYzMjdiNWU0M2IwNDhkZDI5MmI1OTJkOjY6NDA3MzpmNTZmOTM2Y2VmZDczY2U2YWQxOTQ2Y2FjN2MwOTE4NDliZTU0YTJkMGI0ZDllNjViMmQzMDNiMzUxYzRhNTExOmg6VA>.
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Message: 16
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:56:07 +0000
From: "Flemming,Adania" <aflemming at flmnh.ufl.edu>
To: "Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" <nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu>
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Get Involved | 15-21st October | BlackInNHMs week
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Hello everyone,
We would like to announce the 3rd Annual BlackInNHMs week will take place on Sunday 15th October to Saturday 21st October 2023. We need your support because diversifying our spaces is crucial to the sustainability and relevance of natural history museums.
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we are a grassroots organization of dedicated professionals (curators, professors, collections managers, graduate students and communication specialists) building the infrastructure from the ground up to engage and create a community for Black folks who are in, were in, or interested in being in NHMs. We are asking that everyone including natural history museums and collections actively support this initiative in whatever way you can (volunteer, participate etc.). We want the voices, opinions, and stories of Black people to be heard, reflected and respected in Natural history museums. And we want you to help us make it happen. Learn more about us here: https://protect2.fireeye.com/v1/url?k=31323334-50bba2bf-31367a34-4544474f5631-91631f598b42452b&q=1&e=7a8ac823-8f8c-49a4-b6ba-3eed779127a8&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackinnhms.org%2F
In addition to supporting our non-profit generally, we have identified 3 ways to help as we plan our upcoming 2023 annual event (Oct 15-21):
* 1. Fundraising (individual donations or helping with fundraising infrastructure)
* 2. Helping plan our annual event (before, during and after)
* 3. Networking and Promotion (help to promote BINHMs, share information to networks and other spaces)
If you can support BlackinNHMs in any of these ways please complete this 2-minute survey (https://protect2.fireeye.com/v1/url?k=31323334-50bba2bf-31367a34-4544474f5631-df2f1cd887efa17f&q=1&e=7a8ac823-8f8c-49a4-b6ba-3eed779127a8&u=https%3A%2F%2Fufl.qualtrics.com%2Fjfe%2Fform%2FSV_dpamD4wNwpvw4ES). We will follow up with you thereafter.
Please share widely!
Thank you,
Black In Natural History Museums Board,
Adania Flemming, Alnycea Blackwell, Brianna Mims, Hadeel Saad, Hank Bart, Janet Buckner, Jessica Ware, Leanne Melbourne, and Nicole Cannarozzi
Regards,
Adania Flemming M.S.
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Department of Biology
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University of Florida
Office Phone: 352-273-1951
Email: aflemming at flmnh.ufl.edu<mailto:aflemming at ufl.edu>
FMSA Website: https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/student-association/
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